Eleanor Doutrich Patounas

Eleanor Doutrich Patounas, 76, of Manheim Twp., died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA.

She was the widow of Chester R. Doutrich who preceded her in death in 1993, and John G. Patounas in 2007.

Born in Monessen, PA, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Maria Carrozza. She graduated from Monessen High School in 1956. Eleanor retired in 1998 from Lancaster General Hospital where she worked in the emergency department. Her life interest was her grandchildren.

She was survived by her daughter, Kimberly, wife of Scott Wilson of Lancaster, PA and two grandchildren, Andrew Wilson and Catherine Wilson at home.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Patounas’s memory may be sent to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125

Kim, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We have good memories of when you all lived in School Valley Farms. Great times. Last time I saw your Mom was in Giant with you. Prayers to you and your family. Remember all the wonderful memories you have. Blessings Sharon & Bill

Kim and Family, A loss such as you have suffered is not a small thing; May you find comfort in one another and the memories of your mother/grandmother. She will be missed for sure, but her love for you all will she on always.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. It was an honor to have known your mother. With heartfelt sympathy, Anita

She is Gone – You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she would want: Smile, open your eyes, love and go on!! by David Harkins